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The real 4-year cost of Southern Connecticut State University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Southern Connecticut State University went from $7,179 to $12,828, an average of 3.8% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$14,354
Year 2$14,901
Year 3$15,470
Year 4$16,061
4-year total$60,786

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$20,786
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$44,997
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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